Uncertainty for November: How and/or Will Witt Students Vote?

         On Tuesday, the advanced news writing class at Wittenberg University discussed the upcoming presidential election and whether or not students plan to participate in the election and/or their thoughts on the issues the nation faces.  Out of the four students interviewed, three stated that they plan to vote absentee and the fourth is unsure about his actions.  The general consensus that was gathered from the students is that this election is difficult for students to both understand and formulate a concrete opinion for either candidate. Some students agreed that the whole political campaign  feels more like an act rather than the candidates' genuine concern for the nation's future.  Particularly, one student mentioned the campaign advertisements on television seem more like personal attacks on the other party rather than focusing on what they will do if elected. It was also interesting to acknowledge what students did not say regarding issues most important to them.  Popular responses included healthcare and women's rights.  However, one especially prominent and influential issue our entire nation is facing that was not mentioned was the economy.  Perhaps this is suggesting that college students are not feeling the effects of the economic crisis? However, I find this difficult to believe because so many students are paying their way through college or at least having to pay some expenses.  Come November, it seems unsure of how students will vote or if they will even vote at all.